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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has the daunting assignment of defending two of the top leading scorers in the Los Angeles Lakers, All-Star Luka Doncic, and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.  Whenever the Spurs face either the Lakers or the Thunder, it’s his responsibility to stay in front of the NBA’s leading […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter the NBA All-Star break in a surprisingly precarious situation. They are fifth in the Western Conference at 33-21 following Thursday’s defeat of the Dallas Mavericks. But injuries have wreaked havoc over the first half, with Luka Doncic being the latest to go down. Doncic suffered a hamstring injury last week, […]

With Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recording a triple-double in the 124-104 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, it has the basketball world wondering if the team can make a run in the postseason. As the triple-double for the Lakers’ star James felt familiar for his career, NBA analyst Brian Windhorst would pour […]

Chris Bosh said he “took offense” to LeBron James’ departure from the Miami Heat in 2014, revealing that he learned of the decision through a text message shortly before the news became public. Speaking on the latest episode of All the Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the Hall of Famer reflected on the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are walking into the All-Star break with a win after defeating the Dallas Mavericks, and it was LeBron James who led the team. James finished the game with a triple-double of 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists, and he became the oldest player in NBA history to record that stat […]

The end of the road may be close for Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, but the veteran has not lost his appreciation for the game he loves. After the Lakers’ 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, James took a moment to reflect on what the night represented for him. “I’m a […]

LeBron James became the oldest player in NBA history to record a triple-double during Thursday’s 124-104 home win over the Dallas Mavericks. He got to share the special moment with his son, but it was not all warm and fuzzy. Bronny James kept the mood light and landed a jab on his father. “Old a** […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks, 124-104 on Thursday night, going into the All-Star break on a high note. But following the Lakers’ win, the number one storyline on everyone’s mind was yet another career milestone for LeBron James in becoming the oldest player in NBA history to get […]

LeBron James accomplished an incredible feat in NBA history that saw him pass Karl Malone in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. James continues to defy expectations as one of the best veteran stars in the league at age 41. He has cemented a legacy as one of the […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers have been without Luka Doncic since the second half of their win against the Philadelphia 76ers last Thursday after he exited the game due to a hamstring injury. Following the game, Lakers head coach JJ Redick was optimistic Doncic’s injury wasn’t too serious, and prior to the team’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves credits former NBA veteran Rajon Rondo for helping shape his professional foundation during his rookie season, describing a demanding mentorship that transformed his preparation and approach to the game. In a recent interview with SLAM Magazine, Reaves reflected on his early days with the Los Angeles Lakers during the […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas publicly apologized to Luke Kennard after initially criticizing the Los Angeles Lakers for acquiring him at the trade deadline. Arenas had previously reacted harshly to the move, questioning the direction of the Lakers’ roster and expressing frustration over the type of player the franchise added. Following the trade, he criticized […]

After last week’s deadline passed, the Los Angeles Lakers’ future with LeBron James remains uncertain, as ESPN’s Brian Windhorst hinted at the future Hall of Fame forward’s next destination. Windhorst has a couple of teams in mind, as all signs point toward this season being James’ last with the Lakers. With the Lakers not extending James’ […]

The All-Star Game has received a lot of criticism over the past few years because the lack of effort. The league has changed the format once again in USA vs. World playing style, and the hope is that can change things. Kevin Durant has already been broken up in his team since there are two […]

LOS ANGELES – With five players sitting out for the Los Angeles Lakers during their 136-108 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, it provided the Lakers’ young guys and two-way contract players with an opportunity to play. Since signing with the Lakers back in November, Drew Timme has already helped the team […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, right before the start of the NBA All-Star Break. However, it appears L.A. will be without star guard Luka Doncic, as he continues to deal with an injury. Reports indicate that Doncic, who turns 27 in late February, will not play […]

Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers just got embarrassed by the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, as Victor Wembanyama and company visited the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and escaped unscathed. The Spurs crushed Los Angeles in convincing fashion, coming away with a 136-108 victory. Despite such an ugly loss, which was also the […]

Victor Wembanyama put up one of the greatest quarters and halves a San Antonio Spurs player has ever enjoyed. In finishing with 40 points in a 136-108 blowout at the Los Angeles Lakers, he scored 25 in the opening period and 37 before the intermission. “These kind of games, you’ve got to have greed,” Wemby […]

You never know what is true and what’s not until it happens in the NBA. Around the time of the trade deadline, rumors and intel are constantly flowing from one NBA team to the next, and each side is always attempting to gain leverage over the other in trade discussions. While a handful of deals […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are navigating a delicate period as they await the return of superstar guard Luka Doncic from a left hamstring injury. Head coach JJ Redick recently provided a promising update, describing the MVP candidate’s status as progressing and noting that he is currently day-to-day. This news comes as a major relief for […]

LOS ANGELES – When it was announced the LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Marcus Smart were all ruled out for the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the San Antonio Spurs, it was clear that it was going to be an uphill climb for the Lakers. Sure enough, the Spurs walloped the Lakers, 136-108, […]

Call San Antonio Spurs star big man Victor Wembanyama the chef, because he’s been cooking the Los Angeles Lakers all game long Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. And there may not be a player he roasted more on the court than LA forward Jake LaRavia. Wemby has barely been touched by LA’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers essentially gave away their Tuesday night contest against the San Antonio Spurs, as basically their starting five of Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton, and Marcus Smart were all absent on the second night of a back-to-back set. And predictably so, the Lakers have fallen way behind the Spurs […]

If you thought Victor Wembanyama was just a generational prospect, think again. The San Antonio Spurs superstar turned Crypto.com Arena into his own personal playground on Tuesday night, putting up a first-half performance against the Los Angeles Lakers that had historians reaching for the record books. Wemby in the 1st half of Lakers-Spurs: 37 points8 […]

LOS ANGELES – Throughout the regular season, the Los Angeles Lakers have stressed the need to match other teams’ physicality from the opening tip. The Oklahoma City Thunder were in town on Monday night, and they’re among the most physical teams in the NBA. Although the Lakers lost to the Thunder, 119-110, Jake LaRavia believes […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are holding their breath as they navigate the final stretch before the All-Star break, and all eyes are on the health of Luka Doncic. After the superstar guard missed a crucial matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach JJ Redick provided a brief but telling update on his status. When […]

The NBA has had its fair share of well-established trash talkers over the years. However, who is the No. 1 trash talker on the Los Angeles Lakers right now? Star guard Luka Doncic named the player he believes talks the most on the roster. While sitting down on the “Cousins” podcast hosted by NBA legends […]

To say the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025-26 season has gone as planned would be a major mistake. Heading into the season with sky-high expectations, the Lakers’ Big 3 have rarely been healthy at the same time, and their record shows it, with JJ Redick’s squad sitting in fifth place in the West with a 32-20 […]

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will hit the floor at home for a big game against the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers are looking to bounce back after losing a tough one to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, also at home. Unfortunately, the team received a rough injury update on several […]

On what’s seemingly a random Monday night, multiple fights broke out around the NBA. The game between the Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Hornets featured a brawl that ended with five players getting ejected. The same thing happened in the Minnesota Timberwolves-Atlanta Hawks game, with two players getting ejected. So when Oklahoma City Thunder guard […]

At 41 years old, LeBron James continues to defy expectations, most recently by delivering a massive left-handed poster dunk over Chet Holmgren in a showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite the spectacular play that brought the Crypto.com Arena crowd to its feet and briefly cut the deficit to a single possession, the Los Angeles […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers’ three-game winning streak was snapped following their 119-110 loss to the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, a game in which the Thunder were short-handed without All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. It was a game the Lakers were in until late in the fourth quarter, and from head […]

Age is just a number, but for LeBron James, it’s apparently just a suggestion. In the closing moments of Monday night’s showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 41-year-old superstar proved he still has plenty of flight left in his legs. With less than two minutes remaining in the fourth […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are missing their biggest star on Monday night, but Austin Reaves is making sure the fans at Crypto.com Arena have plenty to cheer about. With Luka Doncic sidelined due to a hamstring strain, the Lakers needed someone to step up against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Reaves answered the call in […]

This guy named LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers is pretty good at basketball. The Lakers hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, looking to nab their fourth straight win. It was a tight battle in the first half, and James woke everybody up with a thunderous jam on the fast […]

LOS ANGELES – Following the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers used their open roster spot to sign Kobe Bufkin who had been playing with their G League affiliate in South Bay. The signing happened rather quickly, leaving fans on social media pondering about potential buyout candidates. But prior to the Lakers’ game against […]

After missing 10 consecutive games due to a right hamstring strain, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams makes his return in Monday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Amidst a slew of injuries to key players, including All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the shorthanded Thunder have lost five of their last 10 games. Having Williams, one of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came out of the NBA trade deadline making only one deal, a swap with the Atlanta Hawks for Luke Kennard in exchange for Gabe Vincent. With one open roster spot, the Lakers signed Kobe Bufkin to a two-year contact on Saturday, ensuring the former first-round pick and G League standout stays […]

LOS ANGELES – After last season’s disappointing playoff flameout in the opening round of the NBA playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, it was widely agreed that the Los Angeles Lakers needed a major upgrade at the center position. However, this season center might actually be a position of strength for the Lakers, and Jaxson Hayes […]